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Hi Guys. My boss is moving back to Europe and he's selling some of the stuff that won't work there. Amongst those is a 42 inch. Panasonic plasma TV. He bought it late 2009 for about $1700 and he's looking for about $600 for it (I'm thinking more $400to $450).

it's a VIERA model # TH42PZ85U. This model is discontinued and I' m not sure what replaced it Do you guys think it's a good deal in that price range?

wprager

You can get it brand new from B&H for $855:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/731357-REG/Panasonic_TH42LF20U_TH_42LF20U_42_Class_Full.html

Starting price for second-hand electronics is 50%so your $400-450 is bang on. But I'd try even lower. Last week Dell.ca was having their 12 days of Savings and one of the deals was a 42" 1080p, 120 Hz set (don't remember if it was LCD or LED). It was something like $300 off and went for $480 or $490. That's brand new.

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wprager

You don't really need a powerbar, do you? I have a $20 one that's not much more than an extension cord. It's got an off button and a reset, but I never used either. For that kind of money, maybe you could get a UPS that will clean your electricity *and* give you a half hour or more if the power goes out.

_________________Hey, I don't have all the answers. In life, to be honest, I've failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my wife. I love my life. And I wish you my kind of success. - Dicky Fox

wprager

TheAvatar wrote:it's academic. his response to my $350 offer was that he already got a better offer. i did move wih the $450 (including the powerbar) but i dont think it's gonna fly. oh well ...

Just sign up for the Dell.ca alerts. They have sales fairly regularly, and prices can be excellent. They ship using Purolator which is blazing fast for free shipping. One time I ordered Tuesday afternoon and it was delivered Wednesday.

_________________Hey, I don't have all the answers. In life, to be honest, I've failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my wife. I love my life. And I wish you my kind of success. - Dicky Fox